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Photo: Ian Chase |
Smarter vehicle design and use of domestically-sourced
fuels produced from renewable energy can help drastically
reduce our dependence on foreign oil, insulate our economy
from oil-based market spikes, protect our children's health
from air pollution, and meet the challenge of global warming.
The transportation sector is a major source of global warming
pollution in the U.S. and in New Mexico. On a per capita basis,
New Mexicans consume more gasoline and diesel fuel, and produce
more transportation related carbon emissions than the average
American.
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The transportation sector is a major
and growing source of global warming emissions in America. |
The Campaign for a New Energy Economy is working to ensure
that vehicles in New Mexico are 40% cleaner and more efficient
by 2020. There are many policy options that can help us meet
that goal, including a stronger Renewable Fuels Standards,
Tax Incentives, and Rebates.
Transportation Policy Initiatives»
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